A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people. Viggo Mortensen badmealmean share on social
In the end, the actor's main power is the power to say, 'No.' Viggo Mortensen actorendmain Change image and share on social
I'm not afraid of death, but I resent it. I think it's unfair and irritating. Every time I see something beautiful, I not only want to return to it, but it makes me want to see other beautiful things. I know I'm not going to get to all the places I want to go. Viggo Mortensen afraidbeautifuldeath share on social
If there's one thing I've learned from traveling, it's that it is definitely more important how you are than where you are. You can say, 'Oh, I hate X city, I hate that country, or I prefer this city,' but it's a little bit up to you to find some kind of happiness. Viggo Mortensen bitecitycountry share on social
Those who have the power and should be the most responsible are often the least responsible. Viggo Mortensen powerresponsible Change image and share on social
I like the detail work of telling a story in small pieces, as is done in movie-making, and also the long leap of faith needed to see a theatre performance through each night. Both require focus and self-discipline. Viggo Mortensen detaildisciplinefaith share on social
It's very rare you get a great script just handed to you, or sent to you, by someone you don't know. Viggo Mortensen greathandrare Change image and share on social
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress. Viggo Mortensen adviceapplycalmly share on social
Ignorance breeds antipathy. Until I got to know how computers worked, I didn't want anything to do with them. I said, 'Well, why do I need them? I write letters.' Which I still do. Viggo Mortensen antipathybreedcomputer Change image and share on social
One of the main ways that leadership stays in power is by, in various ways, convincing people that they should just let those who are in government govern: 'Trust us. Trust me. Just let us take care of things. Stay out of it.' Your opinions don't really matter. You are isolated. You are insignificant. Viggo Mortensen careconvincegovern share on social